Josiah McCracken
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| Olympic medalist | |||
 Josiah McCracken |
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| Silver | 1900 Paris | Shot put | |
| Bronze | 1900 Paris | Hammer throw | |
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Josiah Calvin McCracken (March 30, 1874 - February 15, 1962) was an American athlete who competed in the shot put in the early twentieth century. He competed and won the silver medal in Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris. Richard Sheldon won gold.
McCracken also took the bronze medal in the hammer throw event and tenth place in the discus throw.
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